Executive Admin Assistant

Remote Recruitment

. Manage a busy executive diary and resolve scheduling conflicts .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 36,000 - ZAR 40,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing executive schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling confidential information with discretion. Strong written communication and minute-taking skills are essential for supporting senior leadership effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Diary ManagementInbox ManagementMinute-TakingConfidential Information HandlingTravel Booking Coordination

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Hard Skills

Diary ManagementMinute-TakingTravel Booking CoordinationWritten Communication

Soft Skills

Sound JudgementDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

UK Travel Booking Platforms

Industry Keywords

Executive SupportC-Suite SupportRemote Executive Assistant

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a busy executive diary and resolve scheduling conflicts
Triage and manage the executive's inbox
Coordinate travel bookings and detailed itineraries
Prepare board packs, agendas and minutes for key meetings
Handle confidential information with discretion
Support a senior leader directly so they can focus on the bigger picture
Work closely with senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting senior leaders or executives
Experience with diary and inbox management at a senior level
Strong minute-taking and written communication skills
Reliable home internet and a quiet space for UK-hours work
Sound judgement and discretion with confidential information
Experience supporting a board or C-suite executive (nice to have)
Familiarity with UK travel booking platforms (nice to have)
Prior remote executive assistant experience (nice to have)
Stable internet connection and quiet workspace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, fully remote role
Full-time employment with one UK employer, not a freelance marketplace or rotating pool of clients
No commute; work from anywhere in South Africa with reliable internet
UK-hours schedule: 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)
Clear hiring process run by Remote Recruitment
Introduction to the UK employer for successful candidates